COVID-19 Vaccine Information

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has created these resources to help inform the public about the COVID-19 vaccine. You can find more information at the department’s Frequently Asked Questions. This information was last updated 1/23/21 and applies to...

Caregiver Self Care Strategies that won’t add to your To-Do List

Most articles about self-care try to convince you to do something: buy a product, exercise more, eat less, or otherwise add something to your agenda. Meanwhile, most of us who work or live with children already feel like we’re reaching the point of total exhaustion. ...

Diwali: Bringing Light into the Darkness

Click here to hear Mathu read the post This year (2020), Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on November 14. Whether you are a practicing Hindu, a parent looking to introduce your child to religious traditions around the world, an educator building an...

Should you worry about your child’s behavioral health?

HandholdMA.org is a family-friendly site to help families navigate the mental health system in Massachusetts. Handhold’s sections help parents answer these three big questions: Should I worry? What can I do? Who can help? Whatever steps a family decides to take,...